Emergency Room Technician | Days

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Emergency Room Technician to support front-line patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with patient mobility, vital signs, and daily needs, contributing to a compassionate, safe environment in a fast-paced ER.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of healthcare experience or CNA, SC CNA or EMT certification, and BLS. Join a dedicated team committed to patient dignity and urgent care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility or as a CNA.
• SC CNA registration or EMT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients within your training and certification scope.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Change bed linens and assist with transport to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect meal trays and provide between-meal nourishment as needed.
• Obtain and record temperatures and vital signs under a nurse's direction.
• Support nurses and the emergency care team with patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and providers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Be the calm in the chaos. Be part of the team that makes a difference.

When every second matters, you can make every moment count.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001480 LAN - Emergency Dept (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

As an Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech), you’ll play an essential role on the front line of patient care. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide hands‑on support that helps keep patients safe, comfortable, and moving through their care journey.

From assisting with patient care and mobility to supporting nurses with vital signs, transportation, and daily needs, you’ll be an important part of a team that shows up when patients need us most.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, hands‑on care to patients within the scope of your training and certification.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and other activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Change bed linens and assist with patient transportation to tests and procedures.
• Serve and collect meal trays and provide between‑meal nourishment as needed.
• Obtain and record temperatures and vital signs under the direction of a nurse.
• Support nurses and the emergency care team with a variety of patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and safety

Additional Job Description

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• At least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility or experience as a CNA required.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) registration OR South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

The Emergency Department is where compassion meets urgency. As an ER Tech, you’ll be there to help patients through some of their most unexpected and vulnerable moments—and you’ll have a team beside you every step of the way.

If you’re dependable, compassionate, hands‑on, and ready to make an impact when it matters most, we want you on our team.

Bring your skills. Bring your heart. Bring your best.

Join our Emergency Department team and make a difference—one patient, one moment, one life at a time.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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